ADVERTISING SALES AND CUSTOMER SERVICE REP
Publishing office, Full-Time.

Location: Sidney, BC                             
Anticipated Start Date: June 2013

About Horse Community Journals Inc.:
Join our team!
We publish Canada’s leading general-interest horse magazine, a national consumers’ guide for horse people, and the most comprehensive horse industry website in Canada. Our publications have set the standard for quality, value and service to the horse industry since 1991. With multiple magazine titles and new media strategies in progress, Horse Community Journals Inc. is an exciting place to work and grow.     

Job Description & Skills Required:
We are seeking an Advertising Sales Representative with sales experience, preferably in advertising, and/or education and training in sales and marketing.

Working under the supervision of the sales manager, the successful candidate will:
a) Provide service to our existing client list, build and nurture relationships with current and new clients, and offer excellent customer service;
b) Develop new business through prospecting and cold calling, selling advertising and related services for print and web;
c) Prepare and deliver proposals to clients;
d) Assist the sales manager with regular tasks such as data entry, preparing promotional mail-outs, e-blasts, and other maintenance duties and marketing initiatives for print and web;
e) Be a self-motivated individual who can work well both independently and as part of a team;
f) Enjoy a busy work environment, handle changing priorities while staying efficient and organized, and always be willing to assist in any other areas as needed;
g) Possess excellent organizational skills, strong interpersonal skills, superior written and verbal communications skills, competent computer skills including good keyboarding, and excellent attention to detail;
h) Attend industry events such as trade shows periodically.

The successful candidate will learn all about the role of media and marketing in the horse industry. Training and ongoing support is provided. Knowledge of horses and the horse industry is preferred. Must enjoy dogs as an office dog is present.     

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: MAY 31, 2013.
Your application MUST include:
(a) A complete resume;
(b) A cover letter outlining your interest in this position; and
(c) Your salary expectations.
    
Please submit your application by email to: editor@horsejournals.com or by fax: 250-655-8913.
No phone calls or drop-ins please.   

ADMIN/MARKETING ASSISTANT
Publishing office, Part-Time, approximately 3 days per week.

Location: Sidney, BC
Anticipated Start Date: June 2013

About Horse Journals:
Join our team!
We publish Canada’s leading general-interest horse magazine, a national consumers’ guide for horse people, and the most comprehensive horse industry website in Canada. Our publications have set the standard for quality, value and service to the horse industry since 1991. With multiple magazine titles and new media strategies in progress, Horse Community Journals Inc. is an exciting place to work and grow.

Job Description:
A positive team player who is able to self-supervise, multi-task and handle changing priorities is suited to this position. You must be efficient and organized, responsible, care about quality and service, thrive in a busy environment, and be willing to help in other areas as needed.  

Core Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide administrative, marketing, and sales support to the publisher and sales manager for print and on-line advertising, and other general office duties as required
• Assisting in development of new business and service to existing customer
• Respond to and manage requests for information
• Database management for clients and prospects including maintenance of accurate records and contacts
• Dealing with clients and prospects by phone, mail, and email
• Assistance with marketing and promotion, including trade shows

Essential Skills and Abilities:

• Previous experience in one or more of these areas: sales, customer service, marketing, database management, office administration, dealing with the public
• Able to adjust priorities and multi-task while staying organized, with good time management and great attention to detail
• Able to work both independently and as part of a team
• A natural desire to provide high standards of quality and service
• Excellent command of English language, good communication skills both written and oral
• Excellent keyboarding and strong computer skills
• Comfort with learning new skills and computer programs
• Good telephone manner; good people skills by telephone, email and in person (trade shows)
• Must enjoy dogs (an office dog is present)
• Knowledge of horses and the horse community is an asset but not essential.

Closing Date for Applications: May 31, 2013.
            
Your application MUST include a complete resume, a cover letter outlining your interest in this position, and your salary expectations.

Please submit your application by email to: editor@horsejournals.com or by fax: 250-655-8913. No phone calls or drop-ins please.